Manywa Nijimbere Amandine, a native of Rwanda, is a versatile individual who excels as an educator, writer, multimedia artist, and critic. She actively contributes to The Kigalian and is currently engrossed in crafting her debut manuscript—a compilation of afrofuturistic short stories exploring philosophical and existential inquiries. Through her creative work, Amandine delves into the intricate relationship between trauma and memory, mainly focusing on the dynamics of recollection and the imaginative possibilities of a future for the black community. You will find her making art, boxing, or swimming in her free time. She has developed and taught children and young adults a creative writing and arts program. As an international student at a world-class college in California, Amandine has experienced firsthand the process of applying to and attending a university in the USA. From her own experience, Amandine first started helping other students apply to universities and navigate it once they got admitted. Every year, she set aside time to help students apply. Since 2016, she has helped over 80 students apply to some of the most prestigious universities in North America, Europe, and Asia: MIT, Columbia University, UPenn, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and NUQ. In 2018 and 2023, she worked as the assistant university counselor at Gashora Girls Academy for three months with 60 students in the senior class. She worked with each one individually through their application process.